English dictionary

retraction

/r/I/'tr/&/k/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

noun.communication

Synonyms abjuration recantation

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back

noun.act

Examples
The retraction of the landing gear.

Retraction of the foreskin.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the <i>retraction</i> of a cat's claws.

noun

Source: webster1913